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Table of Contents:
Page 2 – Getting Started; Kit Contents; Start
Page 3 – Recording Your WD Product Information; Do not drop or jolt the device.
Page 4 – About Your WD Drive; Drive Format
Page 5 – eSATA Mode; Capacity Gauge is not available in eSATA mode.; Kensington; Memeo; (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its; Copy Application Software; is a standard utility that allows you to back up the
Page 6 – Connecting the Device
Page 7 – eSATA; Macintosh
Page 8 – Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device; SmartPowerTM; USB or FireWire Mode; Safely Remove Hardware
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Summary
Page 2 - Getting Started; Kit Contents; Start
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED – 1 Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this WD product. For the latest WD product information and news, visit our website at www.westerndigital.com. Kit Contents • Triple-interface external hard drive • USB cable • FireWire ® 400 cable (6-pin to...
Page 3 - Recording Your WD Product Information; Do not drop or jolt the device.
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL GETTING STARTED – 2 Recording Your WD Product Information In the following table, write the serial number and model number of your new WD product found on the label on the back panel of the device. Also, write the purchase date and other notes such as your operating ...
Page 4 - About Your WD Drive; Drive Format
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 3 About Your WD Drive Drive Format This WD device is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for compatibility with all updated Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The FAT32 file system has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB. This WD d...
Page 5 - eSATA Mode; Capacity Gauge is not available in eSATA mode.; Kensington; Memeo; (30-day trial) safeguards your files using encryption with its; Copy Application Software; is a standard utility that allows you to back up the
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4 eSATA Mode Capacity Gauge is not available in eSATA mode. Kensington ® Security Slot For drive security, this device is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately) . For more ...
Page 6 - Connecting the Device
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DEVICE – 5 Connecting the Device Windows USB 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and USB cable as shown. 3. Drive utilities are installed automatically. If a security alert is displayed during this installation, click Accept or Continue...
Page 7 - eSATA; Macintosh
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL CONNECTING THE DEVICE – 6 eSATA 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the AC adapter and eSATA cable (optional) as shown. 3. Turn on My Book by pressing the power button located on the back panel. 4. Turn on your computer and begin using My Book. Note: Some eSATA cont...
Page 8 - Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device; SmartPowerTM; USB or FireWire Mode; Safely Remove Hardware
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL TURNING OFF/DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE – 7 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device SmartPower™ In USB or FireWire mode, My Book automatically powers off and on with the computer. SmartPower is not available in eSATA mode. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off...
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING – 8 Troubleshooting If you have problems when installing or using this product, refer to this troubleshooting section or visit our support Web site at support.wdc.com and search our knowledge base for more help. ** This WD drive is preformatted as a s...
MY BOOK HOME EDITION USER MANUAL APPENDIX – 9 Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against ha...